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A general term used for methods or technologies that reduce the amount of pollutant generated in a chemical or other manufacturing facility is called

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Remediation
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Abatement
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Clean up
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is D Abatement
Pollution abatement is the measure to reduce pollution by controlling the direct elimination of pollutants in the environment. It may include technological methods that reduce the amount of pollutant generated in a chemical or other manufacturing facilities like a scrubber, electrostatic precipitator and catalytic converter. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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